CVE-2019-17674
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.61%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17674 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. WordPress before 5.2.4 is vulnerable to stored XSS (cross-site scripting) via the Customizer.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WordPress before 5.2.4 is vulnerable to stored XSS (cross-site scripting) via the Customizer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 5.2.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2019/10/wordpress-5-2-4-security-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9908Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4599Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2019/10/wordpress-5-2-4-security-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9908Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4599Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17674?
WordPress before 5.2.4 is vulnerable to stored XSS (cross-site scripting) via the Customizer.
How severe is CVE-2019-17674?
CVE-2019-17674 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17674?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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